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Braun Intertec

Geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, testing services

Civil Engineering & Construction Materials Testing Co-op

Summer 2026
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's
Hibbing, MN, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • A valid driver's license and a clean driving record for the last three years.
  • A full-time commitment for six months from mid-May to December.
  • The ability to lift more than 75 pounds.
  • The ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform work that may involve reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, uneven terrain, varying heights, confined spaces, or supported trenches.
  • The ability to work overtime and weekends as necessary.
  • New hires must complete a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and motor vehicle history report.
Responsibilities
  • Perform testing on construction materials, including soils, concrete, masonry, and asphalt.
  • Conduct onsite materials testing on commercial and transportation construction projects.
  • Work with project managers and other technicians to ensure specifications are followed.
  • Complete in-depth technical training and industry certification examinations and demonstrate ability to receive certifications.
  • Participate in training covering construction safety, soil compaction and classification, American Concrete Institute certification, radiation safety, materials laboratory work, and nuclear density gauge training.
  • Learn procedures and gain exposure to ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, ICC, and DOT standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • Be a college student working toward an engineering or construction management degree or a related field.
  • Experience driving a pickup truck or other large vehicle.
  • Some work-related experience, such as landscaping, construction, or farming; related work experience is preferred, although training will be provided to top applicants.
  • Mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.

About the company

Braun Intertec is an employee-owned professional services firm offering geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and construction materials testing. It works across a project life cycle—from site evaluation and subsurface exploration to foundation design, Phase I/II environmental site assessments, permitting, remediation, and materials testing with nondestructive evaluation. The ESOP-based ownership aligns employee and client interests and supports an integrated, regional service network in the Midwest, South, and Southeast. Its goal is to help public and private clients complete projects safely, on time, and to spec through thorough, accountable engineering and testing services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

1957

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What believers are saying

  • Braun Intertec won the 2026 Minnesota Environmental Impact Award for The Heights Brownfield Redevelopment.
  • 2026 ACEC Minnesota honored Braun Intertec projects, validating technical credibility and client demand.
  • Cottonwood County awarded Braun Intertec a $66,910 landfill monitoring contract for 2026 sampling.

What critics are saying

  • NLRB case 16-CA-375385 opened in Austin in November 2025, signaling labor friction.
  • The Alabama contract dispute shows fee pressure and rework risk in testing margins.
  • A failed Concrete Science integration would dilute the July 2026 acquisition thesis.

What makes Braun Intertec unique

  • Braun Intertec’s employee-owned ESOP structure aligns 1,000-plus employees around client retention.
  • Its 2026 Chicago Concrete Science acquisition deepens petrography and concrete testing capabilities.
  • Thirty-two U.S. offices and 100-plus technical disciplines support broad geotechnical and environmental coverage.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Company Equity